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Building my first computer

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hello, i'm new here but ive been looking at articles for a year now and i was wondering if i could maybe see if you guys could set up a few builds here to show me. Below i will list the requirements, restrictions, and already owned parts/software for my build.

I have Windows 7
I need a monitor (preferred 120Hz)
Budget- 500-999
It needs to be able to run Team Fortress 2 with no problem whatsoever
I have a mouse and keyboard
Intel Preferrably but idc


Thanks ahead of time if you put one together :D

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CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Combo: $374.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.777646
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) $46.99

 

Power Supply:$129.99
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750M 750W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular High Performance e
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139030
Case:$89.99
COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119197

  

Graphics: $144.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.777646
SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

 

Monitor: $223.99
ViewSonic VX2268WM Black 22" 1680x1050 5ms 120Hz 3D-Ready Widescreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 1000:1

 

Total: 962.96

 


Message edited by bigshootr8 on 12-04-2011 at 05:34:17 AM
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Thought perhaps you had a hard drive shrugs so I didn't include that but you could easily factor that in. They've gone up in price in the last little while due to the flood in Thailand.


Message edited by bigshootr8 on 12-04-2011 at 05:25:59 AM
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